The ever-popular hit "Ice, Ice, Baby" remained atop the charts for a good four days, thus establishing Vanilla's claim-to-fame and allowing him to sell literally dozens of albums. After this hit, many other unforgettable songs followed, furthering Vanilla's career. Anybody who's anybody cranks at top decibels "Play That Funky Music" and that one song (something about "Go white boy, go white boy, go!") if he or she wants to be really popular.

Many popular fashion magazines today were inspired by the fabulous dress of this slick dresser. J Crew and GQ have adopted numerous outfits directly from Vanilla's wardrobe, including fake-leather jackets and twelve-sizes-too-big pants, in color schemes that would top Picasso's own works. To compliment his dress, Vanilla developed the "veg-head" hairstyle (its popularity shown in Major League) and lines shaved in eyebrows that truly enhance the ensemble.

Not since former president Gerald Ford has anyone stolen the spotlight with such grace and rhythm. And as we see even today, groups like the Backstreet Boys, N-Sync, and Danzig mimic Vanilla's popular dance moves. Martin Luther King, Jr. inspired a nation with his "I Have a Dream" speech; not until Vanilla spoke to that same nation the phrase "Yo, V.I.P. — Let's kick it!" has anyone been so moved by mere words.

Vanilla Ice is not merely a rap superstar, he is a pioneer in the field of ultimate social popularity and excellence. His contributions to society today have revived the music industry through such innovation. Peace out, Vanilla.